The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a customer service representative for the utilities department.

This position is responsible for collecting payments and working with customers on utility accounts.

Qualifications are high school diploma or equivalent, previous customer service preferred, proficiency with computers, strong attention to detail, good communication skills with ability to work with the public and ability to work in fast paced environment.

Applications are available at City Hall, 226 South Wall Street during normal business hours and online below.

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The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a Main Street Coordinator. This is a part-time position.

Responsibilities include serving as a consistent, professional representative of the DDA in the merchant community, support the planning, logistics, and execution of downtown events, assist with the annual sponsorship outreach process, support the Director on special projects and organizational priorities as they evolve, and perform other duties as assigned that are reasonably incidental to this role

Qualifications are experience in community development, economic development, nonprofit work, business, public relations, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with demonstrated relationship-building skills and community credibility are strongly encouraged to apply. Georgia Main Street training will be provided. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Applications are available at City Hall, 226 South Wall Street during normal business hours and online below.

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The City of Calhoun Fire Department is now accepting applications for the position of Basic Firefighter.

Qualifications to apply are:

• Must be at least 18 Years Old
• Have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Are required to have a valid Georgia driver’s license (progressing to class E or F) and maintain it throughout employment
• Must not have been convicted of a felony within the last 10 years
• Be physically prepared to take a Timed, Pass or Fail test, which is the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) as prescribed by the Georgia Firefighter’s Standards and Training Council
• Have the ability to pass an extensive background check prior to being considered for a position
• Pass a medical evaluation and drug screening after being offered a position.
• Successful Candidates will be required to complete and pass an 12 week Rookie School to become a State of Georgia Certified Firefighter progressing to Firefighter 2 and maintain this Certification throughout employment
• After hire, and completions of firefighter rookie school and the State of GA Firefighter certification. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an Advanced EMT Certification within 3 years of enrollment in an approved EMT class, and maintain throughout employment.

***Certified Firefighters Preferred***
***Starting Salary will be based upon the Certifications***
FF Candidate – $47,232
FF EMR – $50,232
FF EMT – $53,245
FF AEMT – $56,440

Successful qualified applicants will be contacted about the date and time of the Candidate Physical Ability Test and practice times. Contacted applicants will then receive an information packet concerning requirements for the CPAT.

Employment Applications are available at:
The City Hall, 226 South Wall Street, Calhoun, Georgia
During normal business hours.
Applications are also available to download below.

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Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Completed Applications should be returned to The City Hall.
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The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a City Planner in the Community Development Department.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing professional planning and urban design services and performing long-range planning activities regarding growth management, transportation planning, comprehensive planning, downtown development, zoning, and urban design. Reviewing site development plans, reviewing subdivision plats, administering development-related ordinances and regulations, assisting, and directing developers and individuals, approving zoning related permits, and performing additional tasks as assigned. Reports directly to the Director of Community Development.

Qualifications are valid Georgia driver’s license; Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or closely related field; supplemented by a minimum of one-year previous experience and/or training involving urban planning, local/regional land use, zoning, land development plan review, and site plan review; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

City Planner Detailed Job Description

Applications are available at City Hall,
226 South Wall St Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0151 and online below.

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The City of Calhoun Police Department is now accepting applications for a Certified Police Officer.

Qualifications are: high school diploma or equivalent; valid Georgia driver’s license; no felony arrest record; must be a certified police officer; bilingual a plus; ability to pass medical and physical fitness exam as required by the State of Georgia.

Applications are available at City Hall, 226 South Wall Street during normal business hours or online at www.cityofcalhoun-ga.com.

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